Manager Project

**** ******** **** • Springdale, AR *****

Cell 770-***-**** • E-mail *************@***.***

Jennifer J. Barnett

FINANCIAL MANAGER/CONTROLLER

Sr. Manager with more than 17 years of experience and a background in operations, finance, project management, system implementation, administration, event management, recruiting and staff development, quality assurance, non-profit management, taxation, GAAP, and accounting systems development.

Proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth and maximize profits. Strong qualifications in developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improve P&L scenario and competitively position firm.

Work experience

Aug ’11- Current Walmart

Finance Manager of the Walmart Foundation

Manage the finances for the largest corporate foundation in the world with over $1 Billion in corporate giving. Oversees month-end processing and reporting for the Foundation by reviewing conducting financial statement reviews; analyzing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations; reviewing and approving P&L variances and recommendations for resolution of issues and variances. Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of financial and non-financial data by providing expertise on complex financial and statistical modeling. Conducts analyses (for example: trend analysis, return on investment (ROI) calculations, progress toward goals); preparing reports and presentations. Oversees Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance by validating SOX documentation; ensuring key controls are in place and functioning. Project manager for all finance and system projects.

Jan ’09- Current Summa Health System

Treasury Manager/System Manager of Accounts Payable

Managed a 12 person team, ensuring accurate and timely payments of over 160,000 invoices and $900 Million for the Summa Hospital System. Managed 17,000 different vendors and processed all 1099 Tax filings. Prepared departmental tactical and strategic plans as well as designing appropriate organizational structures. Assist in the training, planning, and implementation of all accounts payable systems. Developed new procedures and successfully communicate the new processes with staff, management, and customers. Implemented new processes with the I.T. department for the electronic interface of invoices into the A/P system. Played a major role in the centralization of A/P from different hospitals and entities. Work with internal and external auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests.

Jul '08- Sept '08 Ritz- Carlton

Assistant Director of Finance

Directed and managed, under the Finance Director, financial, accounting, and operational areas for the Finance Department. Assists Finance Director in guiding and directing financial analysis, evaluation, and report generation activities of current and proposed financial plans in a manner designed to protect assets, meet reporting requirements, provide timely, meaningful reporting of operations, and effectively plan for and audit the financial needs of the organization. Develops and executes complex projects relating to financials. Assists with the budget process and ensures that the expenditure of funds is in compliance with policies. Performed monthly inventory of linen, food, beverage and guest supplies. Supervised and monitored the performance of the accounting office employees. Managed the accurate and timely closing of the accounting records including preparing journal entries, account analyses and reconciliations.

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Jan '06- March '08 Aberdeen Woods Conference Center

Assistant Controller

Lead and manage a team of 9 professionals, including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching/development and training. Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries. Preparation of financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as the year-end financial reports. Provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; provide corrective action recommendations to management, where necessary. Prepare tax schedules and coordinate tax work papers. Processed and worked all aspects of payroll that included but not limited to: tax management, accruals, compensation analysis, commission, multi tier bonus, withholdings and payments, all payroll reports, multi state payroll and all journal entries. Administered 401k including contributions, matches and loans, also calculated multi-tier profit sharing bonuses on a quarterly basis. Helped install and train managers on new payroll systems as well as maintenance.

July '03- March '05 JP Austin Associates Manufacturing

Controller

Was responsible for all financial planning and accounting functions for this small manufacturing plant. This included but is not limited to general ledger posting, review of accounts, preparation of all financial statements month and year end, handled all banking and lone functions, and prepared all financial statements. Oversaw payroll function through ADP and QuickBooks software system, handled all tax issues, human resources and implemented a new 401k plan.

Jan '01- May '03 Attended Erie Community College

Feb '96- Oct '00 The Entertainment Connection

Office Manager

Over saw three businesses, an electronics store, a small wedding/ entertainment company and production company. Managed all aspects of each of these businesses. Responsibilities included:

payroll, handled the books (A/R and A/P), interviewed and hired new employees, made employees schedules, scheduled client appointments, made sales calls, followed up with customers to ensure their satisfaction, referrals, small electronic repair, videotaping weddings, etc.

Education

Walsh University

Bachelors of Business Administration degree

ADP Payroll Certified

Erie Community College

Paralegal/Accounting Associates Degree

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